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Custom Home Builder What to look for when selecting an ethical Custom Home Building Company:
Call each Builder on your list and spend a few moments talking to them about your project. Ask them to send you some information on their company. If you liked the conversation and they follow up on your request then keep them on your list and set up a personal interview.
Check for a permanent place of business, telephone number and a business
license. Check and write down their state contractor’s license number. Check with the state and make sure the number matches the General Contractor’s name and address and that it’s valid. Don’t hesitate to ask the contractor for proof of all the insurance they carry. Make sure they show you proof of general liability and workers’ compensation insurance to protect you if someone is injured working on your property and to protect your property
itself. Make sure the contractor is financially stable. Ask the Builders to supply you with financial references. You want to make sure that the Builder has a good business relationship with a financial institution. Call these financial
references. Professionalism is very important; look at how the company represents itself during your initial meeting. Building a custom home can be very stressful and you want to find a builder that you feel comfortable dealing with. Insist on a written proposal on company stationary and examine it for complete descriptions of the work and specifications, including approximate starting and completion dates and payment
procedures. Have the builder contact your architect to see if they are on the same page as to design and the physical project itself. Look for a company with a proven track record that allows you to call references to verify their work. Call those references, especially the last three. Visit the homes they
built. Look for a company that your lender will work with. Call your lender and make sure they will work with the builder. This is
imperative. Look for a company that will provide you with a list of their subcontractors. Call them and make sure the builder pays them in a timely fashion and have the subcontractor’s show you proof of insurance. Remember by law, a subcontractor can place a lien on your home if your builder fails to pay
them. Look for a builder that will fully explain your options and will work within your
budget. Have an Attorney review any documents before you sign them. Questions to ask when selecting a company in this industry:
How long have you been in business under your company
name? How long have you been in business in this
area? Do you have a physical location? May I have your contactor
number? Will you show me proof of
insurance? Will you provide me recent references and phone
numbers? Will you provide me a financial
reference? Will you provide me a list of your
subcontractors? Will you contact my Architect and meet with
them? Will you work closely with me on maintaining my
budget? How accessible will you be once the building
begins? Can I meet the supervisor that will be in charge of my
project? Can you meet my time-line for construction? |
After interviewing and running an extensive background check the National Association Against Consumer Fraud has awarded the following business a listing in The Business A-List:
Irvin Construction Company, Inc. 142 Parliament Loop Suite 1012 Irvin Construction Company, Inc. has been building beautiful custom homes in central Florida since 1983, with some of the finest addresses in the area to its credit. While we will build homes of any size we specialize in the construction of luxury residences. Our team approach ensures that your home is built with the highest attention to detail. That's why the name Irvin Construction Company, Inc has become synonymous with building and design expertise. Over the years we've built over 400 homes with minimal advertising. Our biggest seller is our hundreds of satisfied customers many of which recommend a friend or come back for their second or third home. Our dedication to excellence is the same regardless of the size and cost of your home. With top quality materials and a skilled group of trusted subcontractors, each home is constructed with pride and expert workmanship. |
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